SolGold Appoints New Directors

BISHOPSGATE, UK / ACCESSWIRE / February 28, 2024 / SolGold (LSE:SOLG)(TSX:SOLG) ("SolGold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jian (John) Liu and Mr. Charles Joseland to its Board of Directors.

Mr. Jian (John) Liu brings over 30 years of private investment advisory experience to the SolGold board, with a diverse background spanning multiple sectors, including mining, energy, technology, consumer, and healthcare. He previously worked as a partner at Valuestone Advisors for mining investments, as an advisor at Jiangxi Copper Corp for its overseas M&A projects, as a partner at Greenwoods PE Funds, as a director at Mousse Partners and Actis, and as an associate at Merrill Lynch Direct Investment Group. His experience includes assisting portfolio companies in strategy formation, fundraising, investing and corporate governance. Mr. Liu's academic credentials include an MBA from the University of British Columbia in Canada and a B.Sc. in computer science and engineering from Shanghai Jiaotong University in Shanghai, China, underscore his exceptional qualifications and expertise.

Mr. Charles Joseland joins SolGold's board as a highly experienced finance professional with a career focused on the mining, utilities, and energy sectors. With 32 years at PwC and as an audit partner working on large listed international groups, Mr. Joseland brings a wealth of knowledge in financial oversight, governance, and risk management. His extensive career includes working in Spain and the Former Soviet Union and advising many organisations in Africa and North & South America. He currently serves as an independent non-executive director at Kodal Minerals Plc and holds key advisory roles at Southern Housing and Saddle Skedaddle. Mr. Joseland's experience, pragmatic approach and commitment to integrity and teamwork will enhance SolGold's corporate governance practices and strategic decision-making processes.

SolGold's CEO and President of SolGold Ecuador, Scott Caldwell, commented, "We are excited to welcome Mr. Liu and Mr. Joseland to SolGold's Board of Directors. Their wealth of experience and proven leadership in finance, investment advisory, and corporate governance will be instrumental as we pursue our objectives. Both individuals bring unique perspectives and valuable insights that align with SolGold's commitment to excellence and responsible mining practices. We look forward to their contributions as we navigate the dynamic landscape of the mining industry."